Cumbria
Accessible shop entrances in Cumbria
A single step at a Cumbria shop door can stop some customers coming in, so we look at the whole approach and not just the door.
A heavy closer is a common barrier, and adjusting or replacing it may be the simplest first step at your Cumbria premises. Landlords across the North West can combine access work with a wider refit, which avoids disturbing a Cumbria tenant twice.
What do we offer in Cumbria?
How much does it cost in Cumbria?
The guide price is £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. Before designing a ramp for your Cumbria entrance, we check where your boundary ends, as most pavements belong to the highway or roads authority. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
Check the planning rules for Cumbria
Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Cumbria?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Cumbria, including Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith.
Do I need permission to put a ramp on the pavement?
Usually yes. The pavement is normally public highway, so the highway authority must agree, and a ramp beyond the property line is rarely allowed. Planning permission may also be needed, and listed buildings need consent. We check the boundary and go through the options with you.
Is a shop legally required to have a ramp?
Not automatically. The Equality Act 2010 requires service providers in England, Scotland and Wales to make reasonable adjustments, and it sets no fixed ramp gradient. Northern Ireland uses the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. What counts as reasonable depends on the premises, cost and resources.
How wide should a shop door be?
In England, Approved Document M gives a clear width of 1000 mm for new buildings and 775 mm for existing buildings for external doors used by the public. Clear width is measured from the door stop to the face of the open door, not across the full leaf. Other nations have their own guidance.
Accessible shop entrances in Cumbria
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.